Natural Remedies For Getting Rid Of Ear Infections

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Learn the natural remedies for ear infection. Check out the article we found over at Healthy and Natural World.

An ear infection (acute otitis media) is a painful condition that is more likely to develop in children than adults. This makes the management and treatment somewhat more difficult and sensitive, as parents and health care professionals don’t want to risk the child’s health.

After a crying infant is brought to the doctor’s office following a sleepless night, the doctor often quickly prescribes some antibiotics to ease the discomfort. But, antibiotics might not be the best choice when it comes to ear infections and you may want to consider home remedies for treating ear infection. In fact, the guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics have been promoting the ‘wait- and-see’ approach since 2004.

Ear infections might be unpleasant and exhausting for kids and adults alike, but they most often resolve by themselves. You don’t want to be unnecessarily contributing to a growing antibiotic resistance. What is usually needed is some good rest, symptom control, careful observation and a bit of patience.

Ear infection symptoms

Common symptoms include:
– Ear ache
– Diminished hearing
– Drainage of fluids from the ear
In children, you may also observe:
– Pulling at the ear
– Difficulty sleeping
– Irritability and crying
– Loss of balance
– Loss of appetite
– Fever

Natural ear infection remedies

While you’re waiting for your (or your little one’s) infection to clear, there are many natural remedies that can help you alleviate the symptoms and reduce the discomfort and pain.

1. Garlic

Garlic works as a natural antibiotic and it helps with the pain. It contains powerful aromatic compounds that have an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. You can use it in different ways:
Make garlic oil:
– Cook 2 cloves of garlic in 2 tablespoons of sesame oil or mustard oil or olive oil until it becomes black.
– Strain the solution.
– Pour two to four drops of the oil into your ear. The temperature should be warm.
– You need to lie on your side for at least 30 seconds to let the oil disappear in the ear canal.
– Repeat 3 to 4 times daily.
Make garlic compress:
– Boil 2 to 3 fresh garlic cloves for a few minutes.
– Crush them and add some salt.
– Wrap the mixture in clean cloth and press it against the painful ear.
Eat raw garlic
– Two to three crushed cloves a day will boost your immunity and help with the healing process.

2. Olive oil

Olive oil is a natural medicine and it can help clear the obstruction by softening the wax. As one of the main causes of an ear infection is wax in the ear that catches fungal or bacterial growth, you can easily clear the blockage with the help of olive oil.
– Warm the oil slightly.
– Pour a few drops into the affected ear.
– When the wax has softened, gently remove it from the outer ear with cotton-tipped swabs, but be careful not to go to deep and cause an injury.
Tip: To increase the efficacy you can add to the oil garlic and mullein flowers that work very well for ear infections. Mullein has been used in traditional medical systems due to its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

When to see a doctor

In some cases, medical assistance is required. See a doctor if:
– Your child has a fever of over 102F (39C).
– He or she has severe symptoms of cough, runny nose and air pain.
– You observe a discharge of pus or blood from the ear.
– The pain is severe and doesn’t diminish.
If you have any doubt see you doctor as soon as possible.

Read full article: The Best Home Remedies For Getting Rid of Ear Infection



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